A compact bow favoured by hunters and those without room for a full-sized longbow. It is lighter and easier to set up. Elven tradition favours carrying one of the two forms.
Known users include Astra Yaevis, Faulkner Chulainn, Brant Caulder Jr., Willow Byrne and Rose Dubhglas. Brant Caulder Sr. also carried one before his death.